Bipolar
Classic Jack Lyrics
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I'm sick of your psychotic tone
It's enough to put me in a fucking mental home
I’ve had enough
Maybe I should just be left alone
Can’t control whether I’m happy sad or burn all I own
Yeah
When the lights turn on everything seems like I can breathe I think I’ll be just fine
Maybe I’m manic
So I panic
And turn paralyzed
Like a deer staring in headlights
Never myself is how I always seem to get described
Funny I never get a break from me inside
Tell myself I’m alright cause there’s no one else
I’m alright I’m alright I’m alright
Nothing ever gets fixed when lying to yourself
I’m alright I’m alright
I’m not alright
What you want a fucking smile
Take my picture quick before my eyes roll
I’ll let you cut me from my lips up to my ears lobes
Now that my wings are gone everything feels like
I’m a bird caged up without flight
Running in circles with red curtains pulled upon my eyes
Like a bull who’s about to die
My lows are matched by equal highs
I feel like bleeding out and so I
Tell myself I’m alright cause there’s no one else
I’m alright I’m alright I’m alright
Nothing ever gets fixed when lying to yourself
I’m alright I’m alright
I’m NOT
The lyrics in "Bipolar" by Classic Jack delve into the intense emotional struggles and conflicting states of mind experienced by someone with bipolar disorder. The song conveys a sense of frustration and desperation, as well as a desire to be understood and left alone.
In the first paragraph, the artist expresses their frustration with someone's "psychotic tone" and how it affects their mental stability. The line "It's enough to put me in a fucking mental home" suggests that the person's behavior is so overwhelming that it feels like it could drive the artist to a breaking point. They voice their need to be left alone, as they describe feeling unable to control their emotions, whether they are happy, sad, or prone to self-destructive actions.
The second paragraph reflects the artist's struggle with their mental state. They mention how the lights turning on brings relief, allowing them to breathe and feel a semblance of normalcy. However, when the lights go off, their problems become magnified, leading to sleepless nights. They contemplate whether they are experiencing manic episodes, which can be accompanied by feelings of panic and paralysis. The line "Never myself is how I always seem to get described" suggests a loss of identity as they navigate their fluctuating moods.
The third paragraph highlights the internal conflict and the lack of respite the artist finds from their own thoughts. They try to convince themselves that they're alright, as there is no one else to turn to for support. However, these self-assurances are rendered ineffective, as lying to oneself does not fix anything. The repeated line "I'm alright" juxtaposed with the admission of "I'm not alright" demonstrates the internal struggle and the painful reality of their condition.
In the final paragraph, the artist's frustration intensifies. They sarcastically ask for a "fucking smile" and seem to challenge someone to capture a picture of them in their distressed state. The mention of cutting from lips to ear lobes could be metaphorical, symbolizing a desire to silence their inner turmoil. With the loss of their metaphorical wings, they feel trapped and confined, like a caged bird unable to fly. They describe feeling trapped in a never-ending cycle, comparing themselves to a dying bull.
Overall, "Bipolar" delves into the inner turmoil, emotional ups and downs, and desperate plea for understanding experienced by someone with bipolar disorder. Through these lyrics, Classic Jack provides an insight into the tumultuous psychological battle faced by individuals with this condition.
Line by Line Meaning
Shut the fuck up
Please stop talking and being so disrespectful
I'm sick of your psychotic tone
I cannot stand your unstable and alarming way of speaking
It's enough to put me in a fucking mental home
Your behavior is causing me so much distress that I feel like I'm going crazy
I’ve had enough
I can't handle this anymore
Maybe I should just be left alone
Perhaps I would be better off without any company or interference
Can’t control whether I’m happy sad or burn all I own
I have lost control over my emotions, swinging between extreme happiness, sadness, or even self-destructive tendencies
When the lights turn on everything seems like I can breathe I think I’ll be just fine
In moments of clarity and positivity, I feel like everything will be okay and I can finally catch my breath
When the lights go out problems come alive I can never sleep I’m up all night
In moments of darkness and despair, my issues become more prominent and I struggle to find rest
Maybe I’m manic
Perhaps I am experiencing periods of excessive energy and excitement
So I panic
As a result, I become overwhelmed with fear and anxiety
And turn paralyzed
I feel completely unable to move or take action
Like a deer staring in headlights
Similar to how a deer gets frozen when caught in a car's headlights, I become immobile and unable to react or think clearly
Never myself is how I always seem to get described
Others often see me as a different person altogether, as I struggle to maintain a consistent sense of self
Funny I never get a break from me inside
Ironically, I can never escape the turmoil and inner struggles within myself
Tell myself I’m alright cause there’s no one else
I try to convince myself that everything is fine because there is no one else to rely on
I’m alright I’m alright I’m alright
I repeatedly reassure myself that I am okay, even though I may not actually be
Nothing ever gets fixed when lying to yourself
No problems can be resolved if I continue to deceive myself and deny the truth
I’m alright I’m alright
I maintain the facade of being fine, even though I may not be
I’m not alright
But deep down, I know that I am not okay
What you want a fucking smile
Are you expecting me to put on a fake smile?
Take my picture quick before my eyes roll
Capture a photo of me before I lose consciousness or fall into a state of despair
I’ll let you cut me from my lips up to my ears lobes
Metaphorically, I am allowing you to harm me emotionally and make me feel even more miserable
Now that my wings are gone everything feels like
Since I have lost my sense of freedom and hope, everything now feels suffocating and burdensome
I’m a bird caged up without flight
I feel trapped and unable to escape my struggles, just like a bird confined in a cage
Running in circles with red curtains pulled upon my eyes
I find myself going around in circles, unable to break free from my repetitive and destructive patterns, as if blindfolded by red curtains
Like a bull who’s about to die
Similar to a bull in its final moments before death, I feel exhausted, defeated, and on the verge of giving up
My lows are matched by equal highs
The extreme lows I experience are always accompanied by equally intense periods of elevation and happiness
I feel like bleeding out and so I
I have a strong urge to let my emotions and pain pour out, even if it means hurting myself
Tell myself I’m alright cause there’s no one else
Once again, I convince myself that I am fine because there is no one else around to offer support
I’m alright I’m alright I’m alright
I repeat this affirmation in an attempt to convince myself that everything is okay
Nothing ever gets fixed when lying to yourself
No problems can be resolved if I continue to deceive myself and deny the truth
I’m alright I’m alright
I keep insisting that I am fine, regardless of the reality
I’m NOT
But the truth is, I am not okay
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: GAVIN HAMMOND, KOHL ASHBY
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